Obama Raises $150 Million In September

Average contribution:  Under $100.

The battle now goes to the Senate, where taking 60 seats is going to be critical to keep the Republicans from filibustering any meaningful legislation.

The DCCC has taken out a $15 million loan to "splurge on tight races."  Good for them.  The electoral landscape may be quite different in 2010, but it’s always easier for incumbents to hold a seat than it is to challenge one.

Chuck Schumer has reportedly asked Obama to guarantee a loan to the DSCC for the stretch.  Given that Obama’s ability to create the change he promises very much depends on getting those 60 Senate seats (John Podesta said here last week that passing Employee Free Choice pretty much demands it),  he should do it. 

Especially if the RNC looks like it’s writing off McCain and switching its resources to shore up Senate races, which  might be happening.